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Game Theory Show Posts Podcast Interview with Emil
Game Theory Show sat down with Fallout 3 Lead Designer Emil Pagliarulo to talk about storytelling in open-ended games, bringing a hardcore PC franchise to the mass console market, and more.

Inon Zur Announced as Fallout 3 Composer
Today we announced that Inon Zur has created the original musical score for Fallout® 3. Zur, an award-winning composer, has created numerous scores for films, television, and new media. You can listen to three of Inon’s tracks from Fallout 3 in the Downloads section of the Fallout website, or read the full press release here.

Fallout Preview and Interview
Eurogamer has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "... there's much to be excited about with Fallout 3." And Kikizo has posted an interview with Pete Hines.

Fallout 3 Previews & Interview
bit-tech.net has posted a preview of Fallout 3 stating, "... we already love how Fallout 3 is shaping up." VideoGamer.com, Multiplayer.it and Nextgame.it have also posted previews. And IGN has posted an interview with Pete Hines.

Fallout 3 Previews
Strategy Informer has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "... it is clear that Fallout 3 is going to be a great RPG and an even better return for the much-loved series. " videogaming247, Eurogamer and Gameswelt have also posted previews.

New Fallout 3 Screenshots
We've added three new Fallout 3 screenshots to the Fallout website.

Bethesda Softworks Announces Fallout 3 Collector's Edition
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, officially announced today that it will release a special Fallout® 3 collector's edition worldwide for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows, and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Read the full press release here.

Videogaming247 News on Fallout 3
Videogaming247 has posted new updates on Fallout 3. In their coverage, Pete Hines discusses Dogmeat, the possibility of downloadable content, PC requirements, the game’s framerate, and how the 360 became the lead platform.

Gamepro Preview of Fallout 3
Gamepro.com has added a new preview with screens and impressions of Fallout 3 saying, "We can't help but notice that Fallout 3 looks better and better each time we see it. The latest version boasts improved graphics, which were so detailed you could practically smell the ash in the air as you walked through the decaying streets of D.C."

New Crispy Gamer, UGO, Gametap, and WorthPlaying Fallout 3 Previews
Crispy Gamer has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "... what we saw gave us a great deal of confidence and optimism." UGO, Gametap, and WorthPlaying have also posted previews.

New Fallout 3 Screenshots
We've added three new Fallout 3 screenshots to the Fallout website.

New Kotaku and Destructoid Fallout 3 Previews
Kotaku’s Flynn De Marco gives his latest impressions after checking out Fallout 3 this week saying, "Everything I saw about this game was impressive, but what really got my attention was its overall art style." Destructoid has also put up an extensive preview detailing new information revealed on the game stating, "…Fallout 3 is still looking to be a pretty fantastic game, and according to Pete, a very good sequel to the series."

New Shacknews, GameShark, and Joystiq Fallout 3 Previews
Shacknews has posted a preview of Fallout 3 stating, "Bethesda Softworks has a lot to prove with Fallout 3. Not to regular hardcore gamers like you and me, of course, nor the millions of fans who have enjoyed the company's previous work with the Elder Scrolls series. It goes without saying that Bethesda's record for quality is proven." GameShark and Joystiq have also posted previews.

New GameSpot, GamesRadar and 1Up Fallout 3 Previews
GameSpot has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "Though we've only had a few chances to see the game, Fallout 3 looks very impressive and seems to be what the Bethesda team has set out to make--a role-playing game with the exploration and real-time combat of Oblivion but the role-playing elements of the classic Fallout from 1997." GamesRadar and 1Up have also posted previews.

New IGN, GameSpy, and TeamXbox Fallout 3 Previews
IGN has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, "This is going to be a heck of a role-playing game, and the combination of Fallout's ironic sense of humor and cool setting with Bethesda's experience and expertise looks like a match made in heaven." GameSpy has followed up their E3 impressions with a new preview with new information on the game stating, "Bethesda makes a great argument for nuclear propagation." And Team Xbox shares new information, screens and more in their latest preview for Fallout 3.

Inside the Vault with Jennifer Noland
This week's Inside the Vault features QA Tester Jennifer Noland.

New Fallout 3 Magazine Previews
The May 2008 issue of EGM has a new two-page preview covering Fallout 3. The April 2008 issue of the Polish magazine play has a new cover story for Fallout 3, and the April 2008 issue of PSW features a new cover story for Fallout 3.

Chorrol.com Fan Fiction Contest
Chorrol.com has kicked off a fan fiction contest that will run through the end of the month. For more information go to the Chorrol.com forums.

OXM Interview on Xbox Live
OXM has posted an interview with Todd Howard and Istvan Pely on Xbox Live.

Inside the Vault with Michael Lattanzia
This week's Inside the Vault features QA tester Michael Lattanzia.

OXM Podcast with Todd Howard
OXM has posted a podcast interview with Todd Howard.

Inside the Vault with Shannon Bailey
This week's Inside the Vault features programmer Shannon Bailey.

Crispy Gamer Editorial on Fallout 3
Crispy Gamer has posted an editorial on nostalgia and its effect on game enjoyment using Fallout 3 as an example.

Vote for Bethesda!
"Bethesda Softworks has been ranked a number 3 seed in The Escapist Magazine's March Mayhem Developers' Showdown. Winners are decided by popular vote, so vote for Bethesda and your other favorite game developers here."

Interview with Todd Howard About Dungeons & Dragons
"Level Up sat down with Executive Producer Todd Howard to talk about Dungeons & Dragons."

Inside the Vault with Adam Adamowicz
"This week's Bethblog Inside the Vault features concept artist Adam Adamowicz."

Fallout 3 Interview
"gamepro.com sat down with Fallout 3's executive producer Todd Howard to talk about perks, radiation, weapons, and more."

Shivering Isles Wins RPG of the Year
"Shivering Isles won Best RPG of the Year at Game Industry News' Top Games of 2007."

Fallout Previews
"CVG has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, ""2008's game of the year? If Bethesda's genius Oblivion is anything to go by, it's looking that way."" Hooked Gamers has also posted a preview."

Inside the Vault with Dane Olds
"This week's Inside the Vault features artist Dane Olds."

Bethesda Game Studios Named A Top 5 Developer to Watch Out For in 2008
"G4?s program X-Play put Bethesda Game Studios at the top of their Top 5 Developers to Watch Out for in 2008 list. You can watch the video on Bethblog."

Inside the Vault with Mike Dulany
"This weeks Inside the Vault features programmer Mike Dulany."

Fallout 3 Interview
"Next Generation sat down with Lead Designer Emil Pagliarulo to talk about inspirations for Fallout, the story, and more."

Interview Fallout 3
Next Generation a rencontré le designer principal Emil Pagliarulo pour discuter des sources d’inspiration de Fallout, de l’histoire et de bien d’autres choses encore.

New Fallout 3 Cover Story in the April issue of OXM
"The April issue of OXM is now making its way to subscribers in the US. The cover story covers a number of new areas and also features a host of new screens from different parts of the game, including new areas, new creatures/NPCs, weapons, etc. Look for the issue to be on newsstands the week of March 10."

Another Most Anticipated Nod
"Gametrailers ranks Fallout 3 #3 in their Top 10 Anticipated Games of 2008 video."

Game Industry News Game of the Year Nominees
"Game Industry News has announced their Game of the Year Awards. Shivering Isles is nominated for Best RPG and Best Environment, while Oblivion on PS3 is nominated for PlayStation 3 Game of the Year. Star Trek Legacy is nominated for Best Soundtrack."

STAR TREK: Conquest Comes to Europe
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced the European release of STAR TREK®: Conquest. Read the full press release here.

Emil on Next Generation's Hot 100 Developers List
"Next Generation names Fallout 3 Lead Designer Emil Pagliarulo #24 in their annual ""Hot 100 Developers"" list."

Fallout 3 Interview
"videogaming247 sat down with Todd Howard to talk about inspiration for Fallout 3, alternate endings, and more."

Fallout 3 Interview
"Gameplayer sat down with Pete Hines to talk about Fallout 3's setting, world size, and more."

Fallout 3 On Tom's Games Top 10 Games to Watch List
"Tom's Games lists Fallout 3 on their Top 10 Games to Watch for 2008 list stating, ""... RPG fans should be pleased that Fallout 3 is no longer vaporware."""

More Fallout 3 Most Anticipated Game Nods
"Fans on Destructoid voted us Fallout 3 #6 on the most anticipated list for 2008. And in the March issue on OXM, Fallout 3 is listed as one of the 50 titles for 2008 in the ""Preview 2008"" feature."

Inside the Vault with Jeff Browne
"This weeks Inside the Vault features Level Designer Jeff Browne."

Shivering Isles Wins DLC of the Year
"In the March issue of OXM, Shivering Isles won ""Downloadable Content of the Year"" in their Game of the Year awards."

1Up's Most Wanted PC Games of 2008
"1Up included Fallout 3 on their Top 10 Most Wanted PC Games of 2008 list stating, ""We're looking forward to exploring a ruined Washington, D.C., and blasting away at mutants in gory detail."""

Fallout 3 on Kombo.com's Top 10 Most Wanted Games List
"Kombo.com lists Fallout 3 on their Top 10 Most Wanted Games list saying, ""We sat in on a behind-closed-doors Fallout 3 demonstration by executive producer Todd Howard at E3 2007 and were blown away."""

Inside the Vault with Kevin Kauffman
"This weeks Inside the Vault features QA Lead Kevin Kauffman."

World Artist Nate Purkeypile Interviewed on Notes on Game Dev
"Notes on Game Dev has posted an interview with World Artist Nate Purkeypile."

More Fallout 3 Most Anticipated Nods
"My Geek Life has listed Fallout 3 as one of their Most Anticipated Games of 2008 stating, ""This game should be epic!"" Reax Music Magazine has also listed Fallout 3 as one of their Most Anticipated Games of 2008."

RPGFan Posts Fallout 3 Preview
"RPGFan has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, ""Fallout 3 is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2008. It aims to please veteran Fallout fans with its use of classic Fallout gameplay systems, while also looking to gain a new constituent of fans via the enhancements afforded by new generation hardware."""

GameTap Lists Fallout 3 in Eight Games for 2008 Feature
"GameTap lists Fallout 3 in their Eight Games for 2008 Feature saying, ""Bethesda's smash hit The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivions proved that hardcore PC franchises can also be successful on consoles. This year the developer is looking to repeat that success..."""

Inside the Vault with Gary Noonan
"This weeks Inside the Vault features Character Artist Gary Noonan."

Next Generation Looks Back at Morrowind
"Next Generation has posted an article looking back at The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind."

Fallout 3 Preview
"CVG has posted a preview of Fallout 3 stating, ""2008's game of the year? If Bethesda's genius Oblivion is anything to go by, it's looking that way."""

Fallout 3 Recieves More Most Anticipated Games of 2008 Nods
"Several of IGN's writers listed Fallout 3 on their Most Anticipated Games of 2008, including Chris Roper, Jeff Haynes, Steve Butts, and Hilary Goldstein. Additionally, Eurogamer has included Fallout 3 in its Coming Attractions: RPGs article."

Fallout 3 Makes Voodoo Extreme's Most Wanted Games List
"Voodoo Extreme listed Fallout 3 in the number 3 spot on their Top 10 Most Wanted 2008 Games list."

Fallout 3 Most Anticipated Game Nods
"GameSpy has listed Fallout 3 as one of its Most Wanted Games of 2008 saying, ""It's the end of the world as we know it... and Fallout 3 makes us feel fine!"" And WorthPlaying listed Fallout 3 as its #1 Most Anticipated Game of 2008."

Inside the Vault with Erik Deitrick
"This weeks Inside the Vault features Lead Interface Programmer Erik Deitrick."

360Zine Fallout Preview
"360Zine has posted a preview of Fallout 3 stating, ""The game uses the same engine as Oblivion, with a choice of third or first-person perspective, but it looks even more impressive, with more detailed environments and some gruesome effects."""

Hooked Gamers Fallout 3 Preview
"Hooked Gamers has posted a preview of Fallout 3 saying, ""Fallout 3 is the latest gem coming from Bethesda, developers of the mega hit Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion."""

Inside the Vault with Christiane Meister
"This weeks
Inside the Vault features Lead Character Artist Christiane Meister."

Fallout 3 One of CVG's Hottest PC Games of 2008
"CVG lists Fallout 3 as one of the Hottest PC Games of 2008."

New Dev Diary by Emil Pagliarulo
"We've added a new diary to the Vault, by lead designer Emil Pagliarulo, titled ""Faction Profile ? the Brotherhood of Steel."""

Shivering Isles on Joystiq's Best of the Rest
"Justin McElroy of Joystiq includes Shivering Isles in his article ""Best of the Rest"" saying, ""Thanks to its beautiful graphics, engrossing story and overall radness, The Shivering Isles was the best RPG of 2007."""

Oblivion GotY Review
"videogamer.com has posted a 9 out of 10 score and a review of Oblivion Game of the Year saying, ""If you want one game to deliver the goods until the flurry of new releases hit later in the year, this is it."""

The Morning Call Lists Fallout 3 One Of 2008's Most Intriguing Games
"The Morning Call lists Fallout 3 One Of 2008's Most Intriguing Games stating, ""If it's as good as Bethesda's ''The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion,'' it will be a Game of the Year contender."""

Oblivion PLAYSTATION 3 Review
"Velvet Acid Christ has posted a 9.6 score and a review for Oblivion PLAYSTATION 3 stating, ""Oblivion, seriously, this is that good."""

Shivering Isles Award
"Voodoo Extreme awarded Shivering Isles Best Expansion at their Game of the Year 2007 Awards."

Fallout 3 Receives More Most Anticipated Game of 2008 Nods
"Several more websites have listed Fallout 3 as one of their most anticipated games of 2008, including WRAL, San Francisco Chronical, Kotaku, and Gamers With Jobs. And in their Questions for 2008, Gaming Nexus tackles the question ""How awesome will Fallout 3 be?""."

   
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